Bingham County, ID

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2021 Population

47,540

2.8% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.2

0.293% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11%

2.32% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$63,106

8.32% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$190,600

13.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bingham County, ID had a population of 47.5k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $63,106. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bingham County, ID grew from 46,246 to 47,540, a 2.8% increase and its median household income grew from $58,260 to $63,106, a 8.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bingham County, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.3%), Other (Hispanic) (7.63%), White (Hispanic) (6.81%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.96%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.04%).

None of the households in Bingham County, ID reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Bingham County, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are College of Massage Therapy (460808) (15 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Bingham County, ID was $190,600, and the homeownership rate was 77.1%.

Most people in Bingham County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Bingham County, ID was 2 cars per household.

Bingham County, ID borders Bannock County, ID, Blaine County, ID, Bonneville County, ID, Butte County, ID, Caribou County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, and Power County, ID.

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Population & Diversity

Bingham County, ID is home to a population of 47.5k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.82% of Bingham County, ID residents were born outside of the country (2.29k people).

In 2021, there were 9.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.9k people) in Bingham County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.63k Other (Hispanic) and 3.24k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Bingham County, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bingham County, ID was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bingham County, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bingham County, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
34.9k ± 136
Other (Hispanic)
3.63k ± 577
White (Hispanic)
3.24k ± 589

18.3%

Hispanic Population

8.72k people

18.3% of the people in Bingham County, ID are hispanic (8.72k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bingham County, ID as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

4.82%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.29k people

5.14%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.38k people

As of 2021, 4.82% of Bingham County, ID residents (2.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bingham County, ID was 5.14%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bingham County, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
703 ± 144
Gulf War (2001-)
430 ± 171
Gulf War (1990s)
312 ± 116

Bingham County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bingham County, ID employs 21k people. The largest industries in Bingham County, ID are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,777 people), Manufacturing (2,443 people), and Retail Trade (2,333 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,389), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,722), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,036).

Employment

Occupations

21k

2021 Value

± 1,118

4.65%

1 Year growth

± 7.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bingham County, ID grew at a rate of 4.65%, from 20k employees to 21k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bingham County, ID, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,319 people), Management Occupations (2,191 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,764 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bingham County, ID.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Idaho (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

21k

2021 Value

± 1,118

4.65%

1 Year growth

± 7.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bingham County, ID grew at a rate of 4.65%, from 20k employees to 21k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bingham County, ID, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,777 people), Manufacturing (2,443 people), and Retail Trade (2,333 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bingham County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Bingham County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,010

Median earning men ± $2,813

$23,514

Median earning women ± $2,097

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,482), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,481), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,849).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($52,581), Public Administration ($42,188), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,444).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Idaho. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Idaho.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

415
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
204
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
149
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $11.8B, followed by Electronics ($7.02B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($6.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Idaho products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$70.7B

2020 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

74.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $70.7B. This is expected to increase 74.6% to $123B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Idaho trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$7.02B
California
$4.21B
Utah
$3.18B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $7.02B, followed by California with $4.21B and Utah and $3.18B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Idaho shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bingham County, ID went to Donald J. Trump with 76.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.54%).

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (76.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.54%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bingham County, ID for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Idaho

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Mike Crapo

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Jim Risch

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Idaho over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Idaho

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Idaho have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bingham County, ID awarded 15 degrees. The student population of Bingham County, ID in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 20 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bingham County, ID are White (11 and 73.3%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (3 and 20%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 6.67%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Bingham County, ID by number of degrees awarded are College of Massage Therapy (460808) (15 and 100%).

The most popular majors in N/A are Massage Therapy (15 and 100%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.578% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.608% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (382k), Some college (363k), and Bachelors Degree (242k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bingham County, ID was $190,600 in 2021, which is 0.778 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $168,200 to $190,600, a 13.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Bingham County, ID is 77.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bingham County, ID have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bingham County, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bingham County, ID is $63,106. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bingham County, ID was Census Tract 9507 with a value of $86,437, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9504, with respective values of $62,742 and $59,447.

Property

$190,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,776

$12,057

Median Property Taxes

±$785

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bingham County, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bingham County, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.1%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.1% of the housing units in Bingham County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bingham County, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9507
Census Tract 9506
Census Tract 9504

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bingham County, ID was Census Tract 9507 with a value of $86,437, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9504, with respective values of $62,742 and $59,447.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bingham County, ID colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,106

Median Household Income

± $3,538

15.6k

Number of Households

± 902

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.6k households in Bingham County, ID grew to $63,106 from the previous year's value of $58,260.

The following chart displays the households in Bingham County, ID distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bingham County, ID is from Idaho.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.469

2020 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2021, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.89% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Idaho across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (12.6%)
Worked At Home (5.76%)

In 2021, 77.5% of workers in Bingham County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (5.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bingham County, ID have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.7% of the workforce in Bingham County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bingham County, ID compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bingham County, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bingham County, ID have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bingham County, ID (5.19k out of 47k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bingham County, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.3% of the population of Bingham County, ID has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 2.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bingham County, ID see 3344 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.5% increase from the previous year (3082 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2248 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 726 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,344 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bingham County, ID

Primary care physicians in Bingham County, ID see an average of 3,344 patients per year. This represents a 8.5% increase from the previous year (3,082 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bingham County, ID in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.5% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

45.4%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

2.29%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bingham County, ID grew by 1.92% from 10.5% to 10.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bingham County, ID changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.9 in Bingham County, ID.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bingham County, ID.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.4% in Bingham County, ID.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bingham County, ID.

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